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What to do and see in Ocracoke, North Carolina (NC): The Best Outdoor Activities
Ocracoke /ˈoʊkrəkoʊk/ is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina, in the United States. The population was 948 as of the 2010 census. As of 2014, Ocracoke's population was estimated at 591. Ocracoke Island was the location of the pirate Blackbeard's death in November 1718.
Restaurants in Ocracoke
1. Ride The Wind Surf & Kayak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 211 reviews
Ride the Wind is a full service surf shop, offering surf instruction, surf camps, surf & kayak rentals, Standup Paddleboarding, and the latest in surf apparel, footwear, and sunglasses.
Reviewed By A9197LXrobertm
We were a family of four that had never tried stand up paddle boards. Our waitress Cathy at Howard's Pub recommended Ride the Wind surf shop down the street in Ocracoke. Robert and Jesse gave us the lowdown on board rentals. $20.00 per hour. Other longer term rates available. We parked at the shop. Their dock is across the street - very convenient. Jesse outfitted us with life jackets, paddles and a board. None of us had formal training on the boards - only from watching videos and other boarders. We were able to climb on the boards and stand up. It took 5 - 10 minutes acclimation for balancing skills to kick in. For me it helped to focus on the horizon. In one hour we paddled around Silver Lake and out to Pamlico Sound towards the light house. Our round trip was an hour. Just enough for us. Ride the Wind on Silver Lake Harbor is an excellent intro to Stand Up Paddle boarding - I would recommend for anyone thinking of trying it out for the first time, or accomplished paddlers.
2. Restless Native Boat Rentals
3. Dream Girl Sport Fishing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Capt Stephen is a 7th generation Waterman and Ocracoke Island native with 27+ years of charter experience as a USCG Master. The "Dream Girl" was custom built by Capt. Stephen. The Dream Girl is available for charters for up to 6 people. We provide the Captain and the Mate so that you can enjoy your trip. We cater to families and the experienced fishermen and women alike. Each trip is different based on the customer's preference.
4. Coast & Go
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Coast & Go is the only place on the island that offers electric fat-tire bike rentals! Our e-bikes are easy to handle and so much fun to ride! Electric bikes are a more relaxed riding alternative than classic bicycles, let our pedal-assisted cruisers conserve your energy so you can fully enjoy your time on the island! We have hourly and daily rates available. (Due to COVID-19 we were not able to get our new bike fleet.) Please contact us or stop by for Golf Cart rentals this season!!
5. Ocracoke Lifeguard Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By williamlO4961CG
Great experience. A perfect way to finish an Ocracoke day. We were fortunate enough to have clear skies to see the Milky Way and a number of shooting stars.
6. Hammock Hills Nature Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
A nature trail that takes hikers through some interesting terrain.
Reviewed By ipbchlvr - Whitehall, United States
very nice walk through the marsh & maritime forest. very peaceful and quiet. we did not see any wading birds in the marshes, however we were thrilled to see an eagle take flight! it was magnificent. take the time to check out this trail.
7. Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By mb22727 - Madison, United States
Natural beach with showers, and walkway to the beach. Always clean and the beach is flat backed by sand dunes. Lifeguards on duty for designated swimming zone. We loved it for morning beach walls. Monitored turtle nests line the dunes and we enjoyed learning more about the turtles from the park rangers . Really it can’t be beat ????☀️????
8. Porstmouth Island ATV Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
ATV and shelling on Portsmouth Island NC
9. Community Golf Carts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Community Cart Rentals offers hourly, daily and weekly golf cart rentals in Ocracoke, NC. We are local folks who are happy to share our love of the island with you. We will gladly offer suggestions on where to go and what to see and do. We offer reasonable rental rates and will happily pick you up from the airport or deliver your golf cart to you free of charge.
Reviewed By L2trvl44 - Hartville, United States
Our family of 4 rented a golf cart from here. The owners and staff are some of the most friendliest people you'll meet on the island. They make you feel right at home and have you in a golf cart in less than 5 min. They have parking for your vehicle right behind the rental hut. Very convenient to rent from here since it is located just as you enter Ocracoke village on the left side of the road. We definitely have found our permanent golf cart rental place whenever we visit Ocracoke.
10. Ocracoke Island Golf Carts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Golf Cart Rentals - Ocracoke Island: Park your car and ride in one of our open air electric golf carts! Four-passenger & six-passenger golf carts available. Enjoy exploring the historic village of Ocracoke Island, NC. Renting is easy, affordable, & fun!
Reviewed By 662wendyb - Washington, United States
Because we were staying on the island for two weeks, they delivered the golf cart to our rental home and picked it back up. Very easy to work with, and super nice staff! This is the best way to navigate the island. You need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to drive on the beach, but the golf carts are great for the village! Once in a while, my husband would go fishing on the beach (in our 4-wheel drive Tahoe) and I'd take the golf cart into the village to do some shopping! Worked out great! We took the golf cart all over the village exploring! They're fun!
